Youth Development Specialist

Abraxas Youth & Family Services; Shelby (OH); On-site; USD 24,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay

Health Insurance

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness Programs

Company-paid training

Job summary

Abraxas Youth & Family Services is seeking a dedicated Youth Development Specialist to supervise and mentor at‑risk youth, supporting families and building safer, more structured environments. You will engage youths in daily activities, document interventions, and contribute to crisis management practices with our team.

The role emphasizes compassionate, professional, and dependable service within a team‑oriented, structured setting.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent is required.
• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Valid unrestricted driver’s license.
• Ability to work overtime as required.
• Satisfactory completion of background screening and applicable pre-employment checks.
• Must pass federal and state background checks.
• Ability to work with computers and required software.

Responsibilities

• Provide supervision, guidance, mentoring, and support to at‑risk youth.
• Interact with and supervise clients during daily activities.
• Conduct headcounts, room checks, and observe client movement to ensure safety.
• Observe client behavior and intervene as needed.
• Use Safe Crisis Management techniques and guide colleagues.
• Facilitate and document groups or meetings and ensure accurate documentation per shift.

Skills

Compassionate

Professional

Dependable

Patient

Team-oriented

Service-focused

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Physical exam clearance (non-communicable diseases)

Job description

Make an Impact Every Day to Shape Futures

Youth Development Specialist

Looking for More Earning Potential?

Voluntary overtime opportunities may be available, giving employees the option to pick up additional shifts and earn extra income.

Looking for More Than Just a Job?

At Abraxas Youth & Family Services, we are looking for dedicated professionals who want to make a meaningful difference in the lives of youth, young adults, and families. Our team members support individuals as they build skills, overcome challenges, and work toward positive, lasting change.

Whether you are beginning your career, bringing experience in human services, behavioral health, education, juvenile justice, or residential care, or looking for work with greater purpose, Abraxas provides the training, support, and opportunities needed to help you succeed.

Experience requirements vary by position. Many roles require or prefer experience working with youth, families, or individuals in behavioral health, education, residential, or human services settings.

About Abraxas Youth & Family Services

For more than 50 years, Abraxas Youth & Family Services has been committed to supporting youth, young adults, and families through high-quality programs and services that promote growth, accountability, healing, and positive change.

Our mission is empowering individuals to make transformative changes and enabling them to lead lives with purpose and fulfillment. Every day, our employees help create safe, structured, and supportive environments where individuals can build skills, develop confidence, strengthen relationships, and move toward a more positive future.

Why Join Our Team

• DailyPay – access your earned wages before payday
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance-Available on the first of the month following 30 days of employment!
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Programs
• Company-paid training
• Paid training programs
• Certification opportunities, where applicable
• Opportunities across multiple programs and service areas
• Support youth, young adults, and families
• Help individuals build skills, confidence, and stability
• Make a positive impact every day
• Work as part of a mission-driven organization
• Contribute to safe, supportive, and structured environments

What You’ll Do

As a Youth Development Specialist, you will provide supervision, guidance, mentoring, and support to at‑risk youth. You’ll become part of a dedicated team committed to helping adolescents BUILD BETTER FUTURES.

Your responsibilities may include:

• Follows standard operating procedures, program policy and procedures, and client interventions processes.
• Interacts with and supervises clients during daily activities in a manner that ensures their safety and security.
• Provides effective facility security including conducting headcounts, room checks, and observing client movement.
• Observes client behavior and intervenes appropriately.
• Demonstrates appropriate use of client intervention skills and Safe Crisis Management (SCM) techniques; monitors client interventions and provides guidance to other employees as necessary.
• Facilitates and documents various groups or meetings; monitors the documentation process to ensure all services are documented as necessary each shift.
• Supports and promotes the Sanctuary Model and its Commitments

Who We’re Looking For

You may be a great fit if you are:

• Compassionate and professional
• Dependable and responsible
• Patient, positive, and service-focused
• Committed to supporting youth, young adults, and families
• Comfortable working in a structured, team-oriented environment
• Interested in human services, behavioral health, education, residential care, social work, psychology, criminal justice, or related fields

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Non-communicable diseases physical exam.
• At least twenty-one (21) years of age.
• Valid unrestricted driver's license.
• Ability to work overtime as required.
• Satisfactory completion of background screening and applicable pre-employment checks; including but not limited to employment and/or personal reference and driving records.
• Must pass both federal and state background checks which screen for crimes including, but not limited to drug related crimes, violent crimes, sexual abuse, domestic violence, child abuse, and repeated misdemeanors.
• Ability to work with computers and the necessary software typically used by the department.

Schedule

• Full-Time
• Shift: 3 pm - 11 pm

Abraxas Youth & Family Services is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce.

Apis Services, Inc., Inperium Inc. and affiliate’s provide equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment in compliance with all federal and all applicable state and local laws and regulations, including nondiscrimination in hiring and employment. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy/childbirth, veteran status or any other basis protected by law. This policy of non-discrimination and equal employment opportunities extends to every phase and aspect of hiring and employment.

About Our Organization

Abraxas Youth & Family Services is part of the Inperium family of companies.

Employment for this position is administered through Apis Services, Inc.

Abraxas Ohio, 2775 State Route 39, Shelby, OH 44875

DailyPay Available

$21.50

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